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Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 15, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 96 additional positive cases for a total of 1,995 positive cases. There have been additional 407 negative tests for a total of 17,874 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]

Five Mahaska County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 – April 14, 2020

COVID-19

Authorities say that of those 5 cases, 1 person has recovered, and 76 people have been tested. DES MOINES – Today, the state of Iowa has released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov that will be updated daily to include comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa. The new dashboard includes cases, deaths, and tests conducted in […]

PARENTS NOW ABLE TO ADMINISTER THE IOWA DOT WRITTEN DRIVING TEST AT HOME

APRIL 13, 2020 ANKENY, Iowa – April 13, 2020 – “Skip the Trip,”  a program the Iowa Department of Transportation began last year allowing students to take the non-commercial driver’s knowledge test at approved educational sites has now been expanded to allow parents, guardians, and legal custodians to proctor the test for their children from […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 13, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 123 additional positive cases for a total of 1,710 positive cases. There have been an additional 981 negative tests for a total of 16,986 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 12, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 77 additional positive cases for a total of 1,587 positive cases. There have been an additional 383 negative tests for a total of 16,005 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Today’s […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 11, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 122 additional positive cases for a total of 1,510 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,057 negative tests for a total of 15,622 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration to provide regulatory relief

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds listens to apprentices talk about their experiences in their apprenticeship program.

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation provides additional regulatory relief necessary to respond to this public health disaster. This includes provisions to give health facilities greater flexibility, remove certain in-person regulatory requirements, and permit community colleges and school districts to adjust to […]

Holly’s Headlines Update from the House for District 80 – April 10, 2020

Rep. Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) is seen here taking the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 88th General Assembly. (submitted photo)

by Holly Brink COVID-19 Update Hello friends, As we enter the fourth week of the State of Public Health Disaster, I want to assure you that I am continuing to do all I can within my role as your Representative and I have your best interest in mind! As always, please don’t hesitate to reach […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 10, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 118 additional positive cases for a total of 1,388 positive cases. There have been an additional 862 negative tests for a total of 14,565 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]

Hite’s COVID-19 Update: 4/10/20

by Dustin Hite It has been about a month since the first case of COVID-19 came to Iowa. In that time, we have gained new phrases like “social distancing” and “flattening the curve,” and these phrases have become widely adopted and understood. The seemingly unimaginable has become the reality in our state and country. I […]

           

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